Despite being granted bail, Nana Yaa Nyarko opted for police protection to navigate the volatile environment surrounding her court appearances.
This decision was driven by concerns over safety, given the frequent hostility from the public.
On August 27, 2024, a video circulating online showed Nana Yaa arriving at the courthouse in a police van.
After her trial, she was discreetly whisked away through a back exit and transported swiftly in the same van.
Media attempts to follow the police vehicle through the backdoor were thwarted by law enforcement.
Previously, while still in custody, Nana Yaa had missed a court session due to security concerns as a large, angry crowd had gathered outside the courthouse.
As the primary suspect in a high-profile murder case, she has faced severe public hostility, including verbal abuse, attempts to chase her, and physical attacks from the mob surrounding the courthouse.
Background
Reports indicated that Wyllbee was killed in Abuakwa-Tanoso, Ashanti Region, while staying overnight at Nana Yaa Nyarko’s residence, a property reportedly owned by her ‘abroad-based’ husband’s family, who were unaware of Wyllbee’s presence.
According to initial accounts, on July 5, 2024, Wyllbee was seen urinating in the compound and was confronted by residents who suspected him of theft.
Wyllbee allegedly claimed he was visiting Nana Yaa, but she purportedly denied knowing him, to protect her marriage from her in-laws.
This denial led to suspicion and accusations of theft among the neighbors, culminating in Wyllbee being lynched. Reports also mention that Wyllbee’s phone was destroyed with a stone during the incident.
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